No IPO Plan for Twitter
Biz Stone deflects rumors of a deal with J.P. Morgan, a bleak outlook for small-business lending and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Politics, Economics, and Current Events
Recent Politics, Economics, and Current Events Articles
What an NFL Lockout Would Mean to Small Businesses
A season without pro football could lead to a loss of profits or, even worse, a need to shut down for small businesses around the nation. Read more
A Patent Dispute Reaches the Supreme Court
Stanford University is squaring off against one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies over the ownership of a lucrative patent. Read more
Businesses Hit by Rising Gas Prices
Conflicts overseas have caused gas prices to rise, putting the squeeze on consumers and small businesses around the country. Read more
The Future of the Internet
Vinton Cerf, one of America's most influential computer scientists, predicts the future of the Web. Also, a new social enterprise is launched, plus the rest ... Read more
Are You a Marketing Criminal?
California’s Supreme Court has ruled that taking a customer’s Zip code is illegal, prompting an onslaught of civil lawsuits against major retailers. Read more
Imagining a Post-Steve Jobs World
What will Apple look like without its visionary CEO? Plus, Ashton Kutcher's latest venture, the most influential women in tech and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Why We Need Social Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
Underneath the political and economic discontent in the Mideast right now is also profound social unrest. The case for how new social enterprises could contr... Read more
The Next Billion-dollar Start-up?
Could Spotify really be worth a billion bucks? Plus, Amazon's answer to Netflix, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
President Obama in the Valley
What exactly happened at the president's CEO huddle? Plus, Apple's App Store investigated and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs. Read more
Facebook's Role in Revolutions
The social networking site has kept a low profile amid uprisings in the Middle East. Plus, an employee strikes back and the rest of the day's news. Read more
In Egypt, Will an Economic Revolution Follow?
A stagnant economy contributed to the unrest that brought down Egypt's Mubarak. Fostering entrepreneurship must be a priority for the next government. Read more
Groupon's Boardroom Shakeup
Starbucks boss Howard Schultz is joining the daily deal site's board. Plus, Obama's wireless pitch, a renegade Google executive and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Firing the "So-So" Workers
Jay Goltz on how to handle hiring mistakes. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg's stalker, the new social media elites and the rest of the day's news. Read more
A Groupon Gaffe?
Did the group buying site cross the line with its mock-PSA Super Bowl ads? Plus Obama's challenge to American businesses and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Online Dating Sites Get Hitched
Match.com buys OKCupid, plus Google's war of words with Microsoft and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Editor's Letter: Northern Exposure
Exploring the link between entrepreneurship and high taxes Read more
Floating "Start-up America"
Behind the White House's efforts to boost entrepreneurship. Plus, Groupon's "daunting" ad buy, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Organic Industry Fuming Over Obama Ruling
New government rules allow farmers to use genetically modified alfalfa, which has many in the organic food industry concerned about their trade. Read more
D.C.: The Next Start-up Capital?
Could the nation's capital be the next Silicon Valley? Plus, the growing demand for app developers, a new White House partnership, and more of the day's news. Read more
Politician Settles Olive Pit Lawsuit
Dennis Kucinich, the Ohio Democrat, has settled a lawsuit with a Congressional cafeteria. Read more
Hard Times for Egypt's Entrepreneurs
What's it like to be a business owner in Egypt? For starters, you're drowning in red tape. You're struggling to raise capital in a culture that... Read more
Obama Talks Business
Last night, the president addressed the country in the annual State of the Union, in which he discussed innovation, jobs, and corporate taxes. Here's a look ... Read more
A Chief Digital Officer for New York
City picks entrepreneur to lead digital efforts. Meet Rachel Sterne. The 27-year-old entrepreneur was tapped by New York City Mayor Michael Bloombe... Read more
What Norwegian Socialism Looks Like
So the big Norway story went live l... Read more
Arizona Family Attempts Year of Buying Only Local
Goodbye Starbucks and Wal-Mart. Here's what happens when one family gives up its big business ways. Read more
Is 2011 the Year of a Digital Privacy Revolution?
Federal legislation for digital privacy is poised for a major overhaul in 2011, kindling a heated dialogue among policy makers, start-ups, and legal scholars. Read more
In Norway, Start-ups Say Ja to Socialism
We venture to the very heart of the hell that is Scandinavian socialism—and find out that it’s not so bad. Pricey, yes, but a good place to start and run... Read more
Would You Break the Rules for a Celebrity?
A McDonald's worker let a famous running back in to use the restroom at 3 a.m.—and risked her job by doing so. Read more
Obama Looks to Ease Small Business Regulations
In a government-wide review, the President is asking officials to offer entrepreneurs special treatment, including extended compliance deadlines and total ta... Read more
Manufacturers and Retailers Rebounded in December
Two industries battered during the recent recession are showing signs of renewed vitality—and fueling an economic recovery, the Fed reports. Read more
This Man Wants YOU to Export
Why don't more small businesses export? Suresh Kumar, who helps lead the U.S. National Export Initiative, intends to eliminate trade barriers of the psycholo... Read more
FCC Approves New Regulations for Net Neutrality
The FCC has announced new rules and regulations that will govern the use of the Internet, and could potentially affect your business. Read more
Things Are Looking Up
It is a great time to be starting your company. The early stages of any company do not really depend on the economy. In fact, there are many things ... Read more
Federal Court Protects E-mail Privacy
A recent court decision cites Fourth Amendment search and seizure provisions to protect e-mail privacy. Read more
